Assistant Coach – Football

This position will report to the Head Football Coach, having a primary responsibility of providing instruction, coaching expertise and leadership to the student athletes of the intercollegiate Football program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition
• Teaching fundamental techniques and providing leadership and instruction, as directed by the Head Coach.
• Teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and physical behavior for the student-athletes in your charge.
• Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures.
• Responsible for implementing a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend Adams State University while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and RMAC rules, as well as departmental and college policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and implement, with the head coach and compliance officer, eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform the requirements of the position.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities and excellent communication skills required.
• Knowledge of and commitment to strict adherence to NCAA, RMAC, university and department rules and regulations as well as a solid commitment to student achievement in academics.
• The successful candidate will be a person of high ethical standards and show initiative and integrity to make important independent decisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment.